PHAGWARA: A 32-year-old man was allegedly murdered and his body with multiple injuries was found in a well in mysterious circumstances in village of Jagatpur Jattan near Phagwara on Friday evening.
On a complaint lodged by Resham Lal father of the deceased the police have registered a case under section 302, 201, 34 IPC against two villagers identified as Kapil Dev and his son Gerry residents of same village .
According to the police that the deceased, Sukhvinder Kumar, had left his home on the evening of July 16, reportedly to attend to some work. He had last been seen outside his house with his elder brother Bhupinder Singh. Before leaving, Sukhvinder had a phone conversation with one Kapil Dev, a local resident, and later with his son. It is alleged that Sukhvinder left with Gerry that evening.
On July 17, at approximately 8:00 PM, Gerry returned to Sukhvinder’s residence with his mobile phone and some personal belongings. According to family members, he informed them that Sukhvinder would be staying with him after finishing his work.
The following day, concerned by the continued absence of Sukhvinder, family members launched a search. They eventually confronted Gerry, who allegedly led them to a nearby well on the property of a man named Mehnga Singh.
Gerry reportedly pointed to the well, suggesting Sukhvinder's body had been disposed of inside. Police was informed immediately.
The Police recorded the initial complaint, and an FIR under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (murder) has been registered against both Kapil Dev and his son Gerry. Police confirmed that father-son duo have been arrested.